The Needles, Isle of Wight.

One of those large view ones if you have a moment. Thank you.
Mention the IoW to anyone who's ever heard of the place and they'll almost certainly think of The Needles.
Mention the IoW to anyone who's ever been there and it's a safe bet they'll have taken at least one photo of this rock formation.
Google it and you'll find masses of shots of it. Yup, it's the feature on the island that all the tourists go for. So I took the ultimate IoW cliché shot. I don't care - I just loved the light and that sea fret, oh and the boat. I waited for the boat.

[Jen Hudson]

Yes I certainly have shots of these! I think the pov on this is superb, quite different. The b/w suits it and the light enhances the rock shape, boat is icing on the cake,

[Hamble]

Wow. A clasic. The boat adds the finishing touch! Gorgeous light here too.

[Janet]

That boat lifts this lovely shot away from the cliché! I have never been to the IoW but I think it's now on my bucket list.

[Milanie]

I've heard of this place for ages - but maybe the first time I noticed its picture. What a wonderful picture! You were right to wait for that boat - it does add quite a bit a perspective. The light is great. I'm so glad you posted this!

[Sue Trescott]

Went there on our honeymoon some forty odd years ago but didn't take a photo!! Great pic, it was definitely worth waiting for the boat.

[carol white]

A lovely shot!! John used to go sea-fishing,with friends,just off the Needles.

[Ariel]

Excellent composition and the boat is the finishing touch.

I tend to think of Ryde and buckets and spades first of all, partly from childhood holidays - a more recent trip to the IoW showed that it had hardly changed at all....

[8yearson]

Nothing wrong with a cliche photo, the little boat is great and adds perspective to the huge rocks.... !

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@mercuria Thank you, Ariel. Yes, the IoW seems to exist in its own little time warp, I think that may well be the deciding factor in its attractiveness.

[Al Bailey]

This is a beautiful shot .... it should be hanging on a wall! fav :D

[Dione Giorgio]

Great view and a wonderful shot of it.

[Jean Tookey]

A beautiful shot. The boat adds perspective to the rocks something you don't see in the usual shots of the Needles.

[Lisa Stein]

It's stunning! You have to get the signature view. Great shot and processing!

[Jennifer C]

faved
I remember visiting Queen Victoria's house on the IOW, plus a lovely lighthouse, but can't recall the needles

[Claire]

These are lovely, I have the IOW on my must visit list

[Laura J.]

This is an amazing shot. Looks like a fab. place to see

[Matt Clendon]

I went to the Isle of Wight as a kid on a family holiday. I have fond memories of the place. This is a lovely shot, and looks good in b/w.

[Netkonnexion]

Thats a lovely shot. It works particularly well as a B&W. Nicely done. Actually I have been to the IOW and don't have a picture like this. However, I have been up the lighthouse and shown around by the lighthouse keepers when it was still manned (hmmm! 1977? Oh Gawd!).

[Yana]

Beautiful shot! Going there next week. Can't wait to take some photos of the island.